Haida Gwaii: January 2014

Adapted for the stage from the Leacock Medal winning book by author Mark Leiren-Young, directed and dramturged by T. J. Dawe (hot off his acclaimed solo show Medicine) this new comedy is a collection of true tales from B.C’s real-life wild west and follows the adventure of a big (Vancouver) boy who arrives in a real life cowboy town (Williams Lake) with the highest crime rate in B.C.and discovers stranger news, quirkier characters and better friends than he could ever have imagined. Zachary Stevenson stars in this amazing one man show.

About The Haida Gwaii Arts Council

The Haida Gwaii Arts Council is a volunteer organization that encourages the development of visual and performing art, literary and other cultural activities.

We coordinate public funds for the arts and work to increase and broaden opportunities for Islands residents in the arts.

We liaise with local groups, coordinate workshops and encourage the development of original art on the Islands.

We collaborate with other Islands organizations, such as the Haida Gwaii Museum, with a view to further artistic expression on Haida Gwaii.

About Haida Gwaii

Haida Gwaii (Islands of the People), formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands – a remote archipelego steeped in culture and history and epic adventures!

Haida Gwaii’s remoteness yet its close proximity to Vancouver (a 2 hour flight) make it ideal for a ‘Get Away Vacation’

Experience ancient Haida culture as you tour Haida Heritage Sites in Gwaii Haanas. Visit the heartbeat of the Haida culture in Old Massett and Skidegate. Meet world-renowned Haida artists and book a land tour to include cultural sites or visit the the award winning Haida Heritage Centre and Museum.

Revive your sense of adventure! Visit the Gwaii Haanas National Park and Haida Heritage Site, experience world class fishing, whale watching, land and marine tours, surfing, hiking, beachcombing, wilderness camping and more! See our pages of ‘What to Do’ for more adventures and contact information.

Whatever your preferences, the Islands offer endless opportunities to discover or relax. From Tow Hill to SGang Gwaay, Rennell Sound to the Tlell River, Haida Gwaii is an epic landscape that invites people to explore.